HIGH SCHOOL · t. Vincent-St. Mary High School is a four-year, co-educational, college preparatory Catholic high school. In 1972, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School was formed when

St. Vincent-St. MaryH I G H S C H O O L

A Catholic School in the Marianist Tradition

Admissions Guidebook 2017-2018

In the spirit of the Gospel, we are committed to educate the whole person; to lead and to serve, enlightening the mind, developing the body, touching the heart and inspiring the soul.

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t. Vincent-St. Mary High School is a four-year, co-educational, college preparatory Catholic high school. In 1972, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School was formed when St. Vincent High School (1906) and St. Mary High School (1897) merged, combining longstanding traditions to create a rich heritage for STVM.

When you choose St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, you are joining a family who will guide you in learning, growing and being your best. STVM provides you with a strong academic foundation that will ensure success through college, throughout your career and beyond. We look forward to helping you grow and flourish in your Catholic faith.

STVM is governed by our Board of Trustees, in cooperation with the administrative team, faculty, parents, and support organizations and operates with the blessing and guidance of the Diocese of Cleveland. We meet all standards of the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association, AdvancED/North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and the Ohio Department of Education. STVM is the only STEM-designated Catholic high school in Ohio. In June 2017, the Marianist Province of the United States welcomed STVM as a Marianist-sponsored school. Aligning with the mission of STVM, the Marianists are focused on community building, social justice outreach and diversity.

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Tradition runs in our family.

n June 2017, the Marianist Province of the United States officially announced its sponsorship of St. Vincent- St. Mary High School, uniting us with a network of three universities, 18 secondary and middle schools, six parishes and four retreat centers. The lived reality of Marianist spirituality, springing from the foundational charism of William Joseph Chaminade, is to educate for formation in faith, to provide an integral, quality education, to educate in family spirit, for service, justice, and peace, and for adaptation and change.

SERVICEAll students are required to accumulate 100 hours of Christian Service by the end of their senior year. Students may seek out their own service projects or attend school-sponsored opportunities, such as joining a monthly visit to the Haven of Rest.

Beyond service hours, students also give back to the community by participating in our annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas project, canned food and book drives, mission trips, and much more.

WORSHIP• Faculty and students celebrate all school Mass monthly and on

Holy Days of Obligation• Mass is offered weekly in the STVM chapel before school• The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered throughout the year• Many students and faculty gather for Mass on Friday mornings at

St. Vincent de Paul Church

PEER MINISTRYJunior and senior students have the opportunity to lead campus ministryactivities including:• Retreat planning and facilitation• Assisting freshmen on their first day of school (Big Sibling program)• Coordinating service activities

RETREATSStudents are encouraged to explore and strengthen their faith throughour retreat programs, including:• Grade-level focused “Day of Reflection”• Optional overnight retreat for junior students, held at

Loyola Retreat House• Seniors may attend one of three Kairos retreats, a special program

designed to spiritually prepare students for life after graduation• Fall Nature Hike retreats open to all students

51extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion installed

152 students served as Peer Ministers students traveled to Spencer, West Virginia

to serve at Appalachian Catholic Worker Farm

130 donors for the STVM Future Medics and

American Red Cross sponsored Blood Drives

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wenty-first century learning is the focus of STVM’s academic program. Our teachers set college-ready expectations for students to equip them with college-ready skills. We are proud to announce that as of June 2017, STVM is in the only STEM-designated Catholic high school in Ohio. Our goal is to inspire students to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively in a welcoming, challenging environment.

To meet the educational needs of all students, we offer a wide range of curricular levels: advanced placement, honors, college preparatory and special needs. Our faculty and staff work collaboratively with students each day to provide a core academic curriculum, which responds to the needs and personality of each student. The rigorous and relevant coursework will prepare students for college and the experience will prepare them for life.

TSTVM placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd at regional and national mathematics competitions, including the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Competition and the American Mathematics Competition.

STVM’s Mock Trial Team, coached by Summit County judges Katarina Cook and Lynne Callahan, was one of eight finalists in the 2017 High School Mock Trial State Competition.

The STVM Rocket Team was one of only 16 high school teams in the nation selected for the NASA Student Launch Project and the only team in Northeast Ohio to compete at the Team America Rocketry Challenge.

Delegates from the STVM Model United Nations Team won “Best Delegation” awards at top Model United Nations conferences at:

• The Ohio State University • Georgetown University• Carnegie Mellon University • Case Western Reserve University• Beijing, China • Budapest, Hungary

97% of 2017 graduates were college-bound

12 students competed at the Regional Power of the Pen Tournament, with one

senior winning Best of Round for her essay

$15 million awarded to graduates in college

scholarships and grants

Power of the Pen Team received the honor of “Second Best Writing Team Overall”

31 AP Scholars and one senior awarded top

honor of National AP Scholar

Two students were selected for the Ohio Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board

72 Students were inducted into the

National Honors Society

Junior student received the Cleveland Diocese Bishops’ Scholarship for Excellence

Innovation runs in our family.

THEOLOGYTheology I: The Revelation of JesusTheology II: The Mission of JesusTheology III: A Sacramental Encounter with Christ and Christ’s Disciples in SocietyTheology IV: Life in Jesus ChristChristian LifestylesEcumenical and Inter-religious IssuesSacred Scripture ARTVisual LiteracyDrawing and DesignGraphic Design I, IIAdvanced Art I, II, IIIPhotography I, II

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGYDigital CitizenshipWeb DesignMarketing BasicsAutomated AccountingPrinciples of BusinessAP Computer Science Principles

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSCP English I, II, III, IVHonors Global StudiesHonors English II, IVAP American StudiesAP Composition and LiteratureJournalism I, II, IIIYearbook I, II, IIISpeech and PresentationIntroduction to DramaAdvanced ActingTechnical TheaterAfter School DramaFilm AnalysisCreative WritingYoung Adult LiteratureEnglish Language Skills

OTHERACT PreparationCollege Study Skills and Career Readiness

SCIENCECP BiologyHonors BiologyCP Physical ScienceCP Earth ScienceCP ChemistryHonors ChemistryConcepts of PhysicsCP PhysicsAP Physics I, IIAP ChemistryAP BiologyUA/STEM Research ExperienceAnatomy and PhysiologyIntroduction to Robotics EngineeringEnvironmental Studies: Gardening and Food Science SOCIAL STUDIESCP World HistoryHonors Global StudiesCP American HistoryHonors American StudiesAP American Studies (English & U.S. History)World Geography20th CenturyCurrent and Future IssuesJustice for AllEconomics and Personal FinanceCP American GovernmentAP U.S. Government & PoliticsHonors Economics & Personal FinanceAP European HistoryOhio HistoryIntroduction to Psychology VOCATIONAL/FUNDAMENTALVocational/Fundamental English 1, 2, 3, 4Vocational/Fundamental History 1, 2, 3, 4Vocational/Fundamental Math 1, 2, 3, 4Vocational/Fundamental Science 1, 2, 3, 4Vocational Training 1, 2, 3, 4Vocational Theology 1, 2, 3, 4FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF COURSE OFFERINGS VISIT www.stvm.com

WORLD LANGUAGESFrench I, IIHonors French III, IV, VSpanish I, IIHonors Spanish III, IV, VRussian I, IIHonors Russian III, IVRussian History and CultureChinese I, IIHonors Chinese III, IV, V HEALTH/ PHYSICAL EDUCATIONHealthFamily StudiesPhysical Education I, II, IIIFit ClubWeight Training and ConditioningSummer Physical Education I, II MATHEMATICSCP GeometryHonors GeometryCP Algebra ICP Algebra IIHonors Algebra IIHonors Pre-CalculusMathematical ConnectionsCP Probability and StatisticsCP Functions, Trigonometry, and ApplicationsAP CalculusAP Statistics MUSICBeginning BandMarching BandSymphonic BandJazz BandConcert ChoirSymphonic ChoirShow ChoirMen’s and Women’s EnsemblesMusic AppreciationMusic HistoryMusic TheoryIntroduction to Dance

150+ Class options

30+Honors & AP Classes

College Credit Plus classes throughUniversity of Akron

he Senior Capstone Project, endorsed by the faculty, school administration and Executive Board, is designed to provide our students with the opportunity to make connections and discoveries in various learning fields as they prepare for their future. Senior Capstone takes place throughout two weeks of May. Students create a project that fits with their learning desires and needs. During the project, seniors are exposed to real world working situations and opportunities not found in the traditional classroom setting.

T A SAMPLE OF STVM CAPSTONE EXPERIENCES:Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.Crystal Clinic, Children’s Hospital, and University HospitalsAmerican Winds Flight Academy Sherwin Williams The Cleveland Indians, The Cleveland Cavaliers, The Akron Rubber Ducks The Akron Police Department Akron Municipal Court First Energy Local Fire DepartmentsBanking InstitutionsFedEx Custom Critical

City of Akron Mayor’s OfficeGreen City CouncilThe Boys & Girls Club of Western ReserveNMG Aerospace Mactac Davis Eye Center Cuyahoga Valley Park System The Cleveland OrchestraKSU Idea Base Summit Choral Society Akron Urban LeagueSaint-Gobain University of Akron

he Guidance office at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School is committed to meeting the unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs of each student. We have a dedicated team of three licensed school counselors, two licensed college counselors and five tutors, with 35+ years of teaching experience in the field they tutor. We also have a speech therapist who services qualified students once a week.

The STVM Guidance office hosts two unique annual events in the fall semester that are key to preparing our students for success after graduation:• At the STVM College Fair, students of all grade levels can visit with admissions representatives from over

100 colleges and universities.• At the STVM Career Connections event, students of all grade levels can visit with over 115 professionals

from industries including healthcare, engineering, education, finance, government/law and much more.

TWHY SEE A COUNSELOR?• Planning for the future/college• Test taking strategies• Study skills• Emotional difficulties• Concern for loved ones

GUIDANCE SERVICES• Individual counseling• Group counseling• College counseling• Classroom guidance• Study skills/tutoring • Naviance (college and career readiness program)

STVM STUDENTS ARE: • Faith-filled leaders• Enthusiastic and self-disciplined learners• Team players

• Pro-active achievers• Committed to meeting their goals and being their best

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ACADEMIC CLUBSAcademic Challenge TeamAcademic World QuestArt ClubBook ClubChinese ClubCreative Writing Club/Power of the PenCrime Scene Investigators (CSI) ClubEnvironmental Conservation ClubFrench ClubFun in EngineeringFuture MedicsJournalismJunior Statesman of AmericaMath TeamMock TrialModel United NationsNASA/STVM Student LaunchNewspaper (“Leprechaun Gold”)Robotics TeamRocket TeamRussian ClubScience Inquiry TeamSpanish ClubYearbook

ADDITIONAL CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSChess ClubGreen Street Elite (Spirit Squad)Multi -Cultural ClubSki & Snowboard ClubTech Team

HONORARY & LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONSClass Officers (Sr., Jr., Soph., Fresh.)International Thespian Society (Theatre Honorary)Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honorary)National Honor SocietyStudent Ambassador TeamStudent Council (Sr., Jr., Soph., Fresh.)

PERFORMING ARTSConcert ChoirDance TroupeDramatic Mystery DinnerFall PlayIrish Dance TeamJazz BandMarching BandMen’s EnsemblePep BandPit OrchestraShow ChoirSpring MusicalSymphonic BandSymphonic ChoirWomen’s Ensemble

SPIRITUAL & SERVICEEucharistic MinistersIrish Athletes for ChristLectors & Altar ServersLiturgical ChoirPeer MinistryRight to LifeSt. Joseph of Arimathea SocietyStudents Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.)

“The STVM community truly is a family - a family who encourages and challenges me to be my best everyday. I have learned so much about my personal character, my academic interests and spirituality through my interactions with my teachers and classmates. ” Megan Hurley VM19“There is a respect for tradition

and a strong school spirit that is found only at STVM. STVM is a place where you can be yourself while being part of our Irish family.” Jack Knox VM19 6

STVM Choir members performed at the All-Star Choir Festival at Kent State University

4 STVM band members performed in the Honors

Band at Kent State UniversitySTVM Marching Band and Irish Dance Team

performed at Walt Disney World in April

Talent runs in our family.

inning is not the only achievement of the STVM athlete. St. Vincent – St. Mary prides itself on educating our students to be leaders in the classroom, on the playing field and throughout our community. The average GPA of an STVM student athlete is 3.31.

Numerous athletic opportunities allow our students to build their individual skills, learn critical components of a game, be team players and have fun!

W• Baseball• Basketball• Bowling• Cross Country• Football• Golf

• Lacrosse• Soccer• Tennis• Track & Field• Volleyball• Wrestling

• Basketball• Bowling• Cheerleading• Cross Country• Golf• Gymnastics

• Lacrosse• Soccer• Softball• Tennis• Track & Field • Volleyball

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HOME OF THE FIGHTING IRISH!

27 Athletic Letters of Intent

signed for collegiate sports

11 STVM High School Scholar Athletes recognized by the

Akron Beacon Journal

1 Irish Dance Team member

placed in the Top 40 of 5,000 dancers worldwide

1 Senior basketball player

joined the 1,000 Point Club

• 2016 OHSAA Division II Cross Country State Competition – Boys and Girls Teams Advanced

• 2016 OHSAA Division II Soccer District Championship – Boys Team Won

• 2016 Mid-America Oireachtas (14 State Region) – 2 STVM Irish Dancers receive 1st and 3rd place

• 2017 OHSAA Division II Boys Basketball State Champions

• 2017 OHSAA Division II Boys Track & Field 4x200 Relay State Champions

• 2017 OHSAA Division II Wrestling-Five individual State qualifiers, with wrestlers finishing in 3rd, 4th, and 5th place

Excellence runs in our family.

TUITION FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR: $10,450Please note that the deadline for financial aid and scholarship applications is Friday, December 1, 2017 for current 8th grade students.

TUITION ASSISTANCE:Financial Aid - December 1, 2017 deadline

SCHOLARSHIPS:• Irish Academic Scholarship• Irish Opportunity Scholarship • Family and Memorial Scholarships • Hanlon Family Scholarship (St. Sebastian recipients)• Wheeler Family Scholarships (St. Sebastian recipients)• IHM/St. Joseph Alumni Grant (IHM/St. Joseph recipients)

STATE OF OHIO SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS/STIPENDS:• EdChoice Scholarship • The Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship*• The State of Ohio Autism Scholarship* * copy of IEP/ETR to STVM Admissions required by December 1, 2017

For more information and for a complete explanation of scholarships and financial aid, visit stvm.com/admissions.

TRANSPORTATION• Contact your local school district bus garage to inquire about busing to

STVM for the 2018-2019 school year.• Transportation is available from Medina for a fee.

QUESTIONSAmy Bisesi Barcelo VM06, Director of Admissions: 330-253-9113 ext.115 or [email protected]

ADMISSIONS TIMELINEFAMILY OPEN HOUSESSunday, September 24 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Thursday, November 2 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, March 6 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE A SHADOW VISITSchedule an “Irish for a Day” shadow visit on availableMondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from October 2 - December 6.Contact Admissions for additional dates.

8TH GRADE SCHOLARSHIP/PLACEMENT TESTS*TEST FEE: $20Saturday, October 14 – 8:30 a.m. to noonSaturday, October 28 – 8:30 a.m. to noonSaturday, November 11 – 8:30 a.m. to noonSaturday, November 11 – 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturday, December 2 – 8:30 a.m. to noon (Placement Only)*Parent Information Sessions are the last hour of all testing dates

7TH GRADE VISITATION: Thursday, March 1, 2018

HOW TO APPLYAPPLICATION PROCESS FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTSIn mid-January 2018, Catholic school students will receive the Diocesan application from their 8th grade teacher. Complete the application and return to your 8th grade teacher with STVM as your first choice. Only your first-choice Catholic high school will receive your records. Acceptance letters will be mailed in mid-February 2018.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTSStudents who attend a non-Catholic school will receive an STVM application through the mail with the results from your STVM Scholarship/Placement Test. Complete the application and return to STVM by December 1, 2017. We will request your school records upon receipt of your application. Acceptance letters will be mailed in February 2018.

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